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The Federal Budget 2021-22: Technology wins Technology goodies inside this years Budget Credit: Victor Diola Jr Dreamstime The 2021-22 Federal Budget has been released and it has a big technology focus, with the Government pledging nearly AU$1 billion as part of its Digital Economy Strategy. This funding includes spending for Artificial Intelligence (AI), the improvement of Australia’s digital connectivity, and for the development of digital skills for workers, to allow Australia to...

Date Time Boosting jobs and maximising growth to secure Australia’s recovery The Morrison-McCormack Government will maximise long-term economic opportunities and job creation to secure Australia’s recovery, by expanding the nation’s resources sector and prioritising development of northern Australia. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said new measures in the 2021-22 Budget will build a more secure and resilient Australia, delivering jobs, opportunities and lo...

The Biggest Tech and Science News From the 2021 Federal Budget Share READ MORE Digital Economy Strategy We already knew a bit about what the 2021 Federal Budget has in store for the tech sector. Last week the government announced a $1.2 billion Digital Economy Strategy. It includes a few things: My Health Record gets $300 million The controversial centralised health platform, My Health Record, is getting $300 million for mostly COVID-19 related updates. This will supposedly provide Australians...

iTWire Tuesday, 11 May 2021 22:33 MEGA UPDATED: Australian IT industry responds to 2021 Federal Budget Featured MEGA UPDATED: More than FIFTY top IT companies in Australia have provided IT industry commentary on Australia’s 2021 Federal Budget, focusing on the digital economy, cyber security, business and more. The ACS, nimbus, Max Kelsen, BlackLine, ActiveCampaign, Cohesity, Talend, Attivo Networks, Barracuda, ExtraHop, 8x8, Forbury, MaxContact, Nintex, Peak Insight, Te...

Premium Content Subscriber only A MAJOR road project and air travel are the key outcomes of the Federal Governments 2021 budget for Sunshine Coast residents. Specific funding allocations for projects across regional Queensland were thin on the ground in Treasurer Josh Frydenbergs billion-dollar spending spree today, with our region one of the few to score a mention in the voluminous treasury documents made available to journalists during the annual lock-up in Canberra. The Treasurer set asid...

Premium Content Subscriber only Mackay and Whitsunday residents hoping for generous gifts from the 2021 Federal Budget will be disappointed, with no specific new offerings outlined in the hefty papers. But residents will benefit from a pre-budget announcement of $400m for the Bruce Highway, from Mackay to Proserpine and Rockhampton to Gladstone, covering floodproofing, safety improvements and reducing congestion. The budget papers did not show any specific allocations for the Peak Downs Highw...

Premium Content Subscriber only A major cash splash on an iconic project is a key outcome of the Federal Governments 2021 Budget for Rockhampton residents. An extra $7.5m has been earmarked for Rookwood Weir as part of a $98m injection over three years under the National Water Grid Fund, formerly known as the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund. This brings total project funding to $183.6m for the Weir. Rockhampton residents will benefit from a pre-Budget announcement of $400m fo...

Premium Content Subscriber only IPSWICH and Gatton missed out on scoring big-ticket items in the Federal Government’s annual Budget today. Specific funding allocations for projects across regional Queensland were thin on the ground in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s billion-dollar spending spree today, with our region one of many to not rate a mention. There were hopes money would be set aside for the Springfield-Ipswich trainline and public transport corridor, the North Ipswich Reserve upgrade...

Date Time Federal budget on right road for regions The Federal Treasurer today committed significant funding to maintain the economic recovery after the COVID-19 pressures. While the budget will be in deficit the projections for recovery are positive and exceed earlier forecasts. Investment in farm businesses, infrastructure, biosecurity and telecommunications are the standout announcements for regional Australia in the 2021/2022 Federal Budget and will contribute to stronger regions, accordin...

Date Time Federal budget on the right road for regions The Federal Treasurer today committed significant funding to maintain the economic recovery after the COVID-19 pressures.  While the budget will be in deficit the projections for recovery are positive and exceed earlier forecasts.  Investment in farm businesses, infrastructure, biosecurity and telecommunications are the standout announcements for regional Australia in the 2021/2022 Federal Budget and will contribute to stronger regions, a...